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A new report has claimed that Ubisoft is working on a turn-based tactics title set in theRainbow Sixuniverse. TheRainbow Sixfranchise has typically been comprised of first-person shooters, so this rumored game would be a change in direction for the series.
Rainbow Sixbegan in 1998 and has since established itself among the chief tactical shooter franchises in the industry. In recent years, the series has found massive success withRainbow Six Siege. The 2015 shooter has been a great competitor togames likeCounter-Strike, receiving almost a decade of updates from Ubisoft with no signs of slowing down. However, a new report indicates that the series could be about to dip its toes into a new genre altogether.
According toInsider Gaming’s Tom Henderson, aRainbow Sixturn-based tactics gameis currently in development at Ubisoft, and “is likely one or two years out, but is aiming to be released as a current-generation console title for the Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, PC, and possibly Nintendo Switch 2.” Henderson’s report claims the title will take a ton of inspiration fromXCOM, with one source claiming, “just watch some XCOM gameplay if you want to get an idea, I’d say it’s an updated version of that with cinematic cutscenes and so on.”
Ubisoft is Reportedly Working on a Turn-Based Tactics Rainbow Six Game
Players will reportedly take control of multipleRainbow Six Siegeoperatorsin the game, with a gameplay loop that forces players to choose based on each operator’s specific skills for the task ahead. The game is aiming for a length of “approximately 25-30 hours depending on player skill.” As with all rumors, this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but it would certainly represent a fascinating change in direction for theRainbow Sixseries, one that actually makes a ton of sense.
Beyond the rumored turn-based tactics title, 2025 will still be a big year forRainbow Sixfans for one reason in particular. In June,Rainbow Six Siegewill rebrand asRainbow Six Siege X, arriving with massive gameplay overhauls intended to future-proof the game for the next decade. This will also coincide with its transition to a free-to-play model, making the game more accessible than ever. It’s an ambitious plan, and players only have to wait until June to see how it plays out.
